Assassin Bugs: A Texas Bug Killer
May 24, 2024 – Assassin Bugs are already out in force this spring. They are positioning themselves amongst our garden plants, and doing what they do best. They kill other bugs.
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Assassin bugs are classified as beneficial insects. They prey on a variety of other insects and their eggs. They are susceptible to common pesticides.
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Large specimens should be handled with caution, if at all, because they sometimes defend themselves with a very painful stab from the proboscis.
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